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Pearls & Polka Dots

May 22, 2017 by jessica

ASOS polka dot dress & Zara pearl sandals

When I bought these sandals in March, I knew I wanted to wear them with a polka dot dress from ASOS that I received from a collaboration with the company a couple of years ago. I hadn’t worn the dress in awhile and had almost considered donating it since it didn’t meet the “wear at least once a year” rule. I’m glad I kept it. The sandals have given me a renewed interest in the frock and reminded me of just how fun it is to wear it. Situations like these are exactly why it’s so difficult for me to get rid of items in my closet. I never know when I’ll want to reach for an item again. So, instead of abiding by the “one in, one out” rule or the advice to keep only pieces worn within the last 12 months, I keep any piece that feels special. If my heart can’t bear the thought of losing it, then I know it’s a keeper and that I’ll eventually make my way back to it. I know there’s a lot of pressure with blogging to only keep the newest items that have current affiliate links, but it’s so much more satisfying to revive an old piece with a new accessory.

ASOS polka dot dress & Zara pearl sandals
ASOS polka dot dress & Ann Taylor raffia statement earrings
ASOS polka dot dress & Zara pearl sandals
Tory Burch mini bag
ASOS polka dot dress & Zara pearl sandals
ASOS polka dot dress & Zara pearl sandals

ASOS dress (c/o; old, but I also love this knife-pleat dress and this polka dot dress) | Zara sandals | Ann Taylor earrings (sold out, but I also love these oversize straw earrings and these raffia hoops) | Tory Burch bag (old; similar) | Karen Walker sunglasses

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Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: outfit, pearls, polka dots

Comments

  1. Kristina Anderson says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:10 am

    This dress is so fun!!! I have a hard time abandoning things in my closet, and have definitely pulled out things I haven’t worn in years again! I figure as long as I still have space in my closet, what’s the harm?

    Kristina does the Internets

  2. Closet Fashionista says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:11 am

    I do love that dress! Glad you didn’t get rid of it! I have the same problem with my clothes. Sometimes I want to wear something and then remember I got rid of it in one of my purges, haha.
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

  3. Lyddiegal says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:27 am

    I understand that for the bigger bloggers not having a completely shoppable outfit is to their detriment, however constantly turning over your closet just for the sake of having what ever item is hot off the racks seems crazy to me. Plus, I love looking back at the legacy of a piece, especially one you’ve had for a while, all the ways you’ve styled it, how you managed to get that cost per wear down to something you can feel proud of.

    I’m happy you held on to this dress, it really did seem to be waiting for these sandals to come into your life!
    http://www.iamchiconthecheap.com/

  4. Lorena Lorena says

    May 22, 2017 at 12:50 pm

    Glad you kept the dress, because it looks marvellous here Jessica !

  5. Rachelle says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    that dress is just to cute and pretty on you. This is a piece you should bring out every summer and I love ALL your accessories.

    xo
    Pinksole

  6. Kimi, Cotton Cashmere Cat Hair says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:40 pm

    I love this combo, and I’m so glad you pulled out an old dress for this look! I also love wearing old favorites in new looks; it’s so fun to think of new combinations (especially when you pick up something like those sandals that seems to breathe new life into an item!).

    cottoncashmerecathair.com

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Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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